Packers defense intercepts three passes against Bears in Week 5
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Oct 16, 2026, 10:44 PM
Last updated Oct 16, 2026
The Green Bay Packers defense recorded three interceptions in their Week 5 matchup against the Chicago Bears, contributing to a five-turnover performance. After ranking 26th in EPA per play following a loss to the Falcons in Week 3, the Packers improved to 14th in that category. Tyson Bagent and Case Keenum were the quarterbacks intercepted, with safety Xavier McKinney making two key picks. The defense employed effective coverage schemes, resulting in crucial turnovers as the Packers look ahead to a Sunday night game against the Cowboys.
- •Packers defense intercepted three passes from Bagent and Keenum.
- •Xavier McKinney recorded two interceptions in the game.
- •The Packers improved from 26th to 14th in EPA per play after Week 5.
- •The defense will face the Cowboys, who are recovering from a loss to the Buccaneers.
- 10:44 PMYahoo Sports — How the Packers’ defense is pressuring into interceptions
"How the Packers use space to close throwing windows and intercept three passes in Week 5.
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